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Add 72/16 and 16/30

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 16/30

72/16 + 16/30 is 151/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    72/16 = 72 × 15/16 × 15 = 1080/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    16/30 = 16 × 8/30 × 8 = 128/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/240 + 128/240 = 1080 + 128/240 = 1208/240
  5. 1208/240 simplified gives 151/30
  6. So, 72/16 + 16/30 = 151/30
    In mixed form: 51/30

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